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Stories of Wonder platforms and celebrates the real impact Deakin students, alumni, researchers and staff are making in the world, right now. Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B2026 Deakin University Ciencias Sociales
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  • Vice-Chancellor Iain Martin on Social licence and the future of universities

    Vice-Chancellor Iain Martin on Social licence and the future of universities
    Mar 10 2026

    In this episode, we catch up with Deakin’s Vice-Chancellor, Iain Martin to explore the evolving role of universities. From his beginnings as a medical student in 1980s UK to leading one of Australia's major universities, he explores the delicate balance between education and research, the concept of social licence, and why "ceaseless curiosity" matters more than ever.


    Read Iain’s white paper on social licence here.

    Click here to watch a video of this episode.
    Click here to view the episode transcript.

    • (00:00) - Introduction
    • (00:26) - University Experience
    • (03:52) - Trust in Universities
    • (05:21) - Social Licence and University Purpose
    • (07:36) - The Role of Curiosity
    • (08:19) - Evolution of Higher Education
    • (11:50) - Rankings and Research vs Education
    • (14:10) - Balanced Excellence at Deakin
    • (18:04) - White Paper on Social Licence
    • (23:45) - Universities and Difficult Debates
    • (27:48) - Creating Safe Debate Spaces
    • (29:27) - Personal Experience with Change
    • (34:57) - The Evolution of University Research
    • (40:24) - Making Research Accessible
    • (44:05) - Deakin Research Highlights
    • (46:06) - Why Study at University
    • (48:45) - Student Experience and Support
    • (50:16) - Advice for New Students
    • (51:50) - Improvements in Higher Education
    • (55:37) - Quick Fire Questions

    Please note: The individual views and opinions expressed in this video do not necessarily reflect those of Deakin as an organisation. Deakin is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where both freedom of speech and academic freedom are vigorously upheld. Our community thrives on diverse opinions and perspectives, with open-minded inquiry and respectful disagreement essential to our university culture. Information provided is as known at time of publishing.
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  • Tim Harte’s story: from ballet to a career in research

    Tim Harte’s story: from ballet to a career in research
    Feb 24 2026

    From ballet to a career in research and disability advocacy, Tim Harte’s journey is an awe-inspiring one. Tim sits down with us to share his story.

    Read the article.

    Content Warning
    This podcast includes discussion of lived experience with disability and discrimination.


    We encourage you to prioritise your wellbeing. You can pause, skip chapters and stop the episode at any time. A list of support services is available here: https://www.deakin.edu.au/students/student-life-and-services/health-wellbeing-and-safety/safety-security/emergency-and-crisis. For support outside of Australia, please visit http://spotify.com/resources.


    Editorial note

    The taxation treatment of Graduate Research (GR) scholarships is determined by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), not the Research Training Program (RTP) Guidelines or Deakin University. Under current ATO legislation, part-time scholarships are deemed taxable, whereas full-time RTP stipends are generally tax-exempt. This distinction sits outside of Deakin’s policy or discretion. It is something Deakin and the sector have lobbied the government about over many years. It is a genuine challenge for the sector and for all current and prospective candidates who cannot study at a full-time rate.

    In relation to awards and prizes, eligibility criteria may be set by either external funding bodies or by Deakin, depending on the award. In the case of PhD stipends Deakin’s own award (DUPR) align with the RTP awards (set by Commonwealth legislation) with restricted criteria for enrolment load, duration or progression requirements. We acknowledge that these criteria can have unintended impacts for part-time GR candidates, including students whose enrolment status reflects disability or other equity-related circumstances. Tim’s reflections highlight how these settings can be experienced as barriers in practice.

    More broadly, we recognise that the legislative and policy frameworks surrounding RTP stipends, enrolment load and taxation can create genuine challenges for some HDR candidates. While Deakin administers scholarships within parameters set by the Commonwealth Government and relevant tax law, these broader settings do not always align well with the diverse circumstances of HDR students.

    Click here to view the episode transcript.

    • (00:00) - Introduction
    • (01:11) - Ballet Journey
    • (05:11) - Onset of Disability
    • (16:00) - Leaving Ballet
    • (18:33) - University Life
    • (21:15) - Academic Achievements
    • (26:00) - PhD Beginnings
    • (27:29) - Research Challenges
    • (33:01) - Structural Energy Storage
    • (37:00) - Life Reset & Advocacy
    • (43:00) - Disability Advocacy Work
    • (46:41) - Speaking at the UN
    • (54:31) - Behind the Scenes
    • (58:00) - Leadership
    • (01:00:02) - Disability & STEM
    • (01:01:14) - Inclusion Matters
    • (01:03:13) - ChemAbility Network
    • (01:06:43) - Power of Community
    • (01:08:55) - Representation
    • (01:10:00) - Barriers in STEM
    • (01:22:55) - Scholarships & Stipends
    • (01:23:13) - Young Australian of the Year Victorian Nomination
    • (01:24:26) - Representation in Awards
    • (01:26:43) - Impact Vision
    • (01:27:19) - Challenging Assumptions
    • (01:31:17) - Desired Change
    • (01:32:14) - Resourcing, power & systemic barriers
    • (01:34:46) - Quickfire Round
    • (01:36:17) - Final Reflections


    Please note: The individual views and opinions expressed in this video do not necessarily reflect those of Deakin as an organisation. Deakin is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where both freedom of speech and academic freedom are vigorously upheld. Our community thrives on diverse opinions and perspectives, with open-minded inquiry and respectful disagreement essential to our university culture. Information provided is as known at time of publishing.
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  • Jo Weston’s netball career, leadership and advocacy

    Jo Weston’s netball career, leadership and advocacy
    Feb 10 2026

    In this episode, Jo Weston takes us through her netball journey and unpacks how she balances a thriving sports career with study.

    Read more about Jo's story.
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    Click here to view the episode transcript.

    Chapters
    00:00 – Introduction
    00:57 – The Vixens’ Fairytale Run
    03:34 – Handling Setbacks
    05:15 – Sending Off Coach Simone McKinnis
    07:05 – Jo’s Country Upbringing
    09:11 – Starting Netball
    11:54 – Netball as a Career
    14:52 – Becoming a Professional Athlete
    18:00 – Working While Playing for Australia
    20:55 – Growing with the Sport
    22:52 – Managing the Pressures
    24:52 – Advice for Younger Athletes
    25:53 – Studying a Master of Communication
    29:00 – Study Shaping Leadership
    31:41 – Storytelling and the Power of Sport
    34:10 – Netball Besties
    37:01 – Podcasting
    39:34 – Turbulence and Transformation in Netball
    40:00 – Negotiating Player Pay & Conditions
    44:50 – Leadership Under Pressure
    47:04 – The Rise of Women’s Sport
    49:50 – Advice for Girls in Sport
    50:55 – Looking Ahead to Brisbane 2032
    52:00 – Life Beyond Netball
    53:57 – Quickfire Round
    57:01 – Closing


    Please note: The individual views and opinions expressed in this video do not necessarily reflect those of Deakin as an organisation. Deakin is committed to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment where both freedom of speech and academic freedom are vigorously upheld. Our community thrives on diverse opinions and perspectives, with open-minded inquiry and respectful disagreement essential to our university culture.
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    57 m
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